Weekend Weather: Rain, Slush, and a Chilly Football Game

It's January, but the weather is acting like it's confused. After a cold start, temperatures have shot up into the 40s and 50s. This warm-up isn't sticking around, though. A cold front is on its way, bringing rain, a wintry mix, and even some snowflakes. Saturday starts off dry and partly sunny, with afternoon temperatures in the mid 40s. But don't put away your umbrella just yet. Rain chances increase as the day goes on, with some areas seeing heavy downpours. The rain might turn into a wintry mix of snow and freezing rain, especially north of Route 2 and into southern New Hampshire. Expect light snow accumulations there, but most of Greater Boston will just get rain. Sunday brings more rain showers in the morning, but a few snowflakes could make an appearance later in the day. Don't expect any accumulation, though. Temperatures will hover in the mid 40s.If you're heading to the Patriots game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday night, dress warmly. Temperatures will be in the 30s, and winds will gust up to 40-45 mph. Layers are your friend here. Next week starts off cold and blustery, with highs in the mid 30s on Monday. Temperatures rebound into the mid to upper 40s by Tuesday and Wednesday. But don't get too comfortable—more rain showers are possible on Wednesday, and there's a chance of rain or snow showers on Friday. A few snow showers could even pop up next Sunday. So, what's the takeaway? The weather is unpredictable, and it's a good idea to be prepared for anything. Keep an eye on updates, and don't forget your layers and umbrella.